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About 4:30 a.m. Saturday, 13-year-old Alden Brock was swept away by rushing waters at the Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, the Golden Empire Council in Sacramento said.

"Many of our staff are still hurting," said Steve Nelson, a spokesman for the ranch. "We value what we do and the difference that we make in the lives of young people. And these kids that work for us care about every one of them."

The flash flood happened at the North Ponil Canyon, about 15 miles northeast of the main Philmont Scout Ranch Training Center.

Twelve Scouts were in the canyon at the time taking part in a 12-day trek across the ranch, officials said.

The group consisted of eight Boy Scouts ages 13 to 17, one adult ranger and three adult crew leaders.

The floodwaters swept over the Scouts' campsite.

Four boys were pulled into the water, but no one was seriously hurt except Alden, investigators said.

The creek is normally 2 to 3 feet wide and 10 to 12 inches deep.

The surge of water made the creek 20 to 30 feet deep and 100 yards wide, officials said.

Three of the four boys were found a short distance down the canyon.

About 11 a.m., officials located Alden's body about a mile from where he was swept away. The family found his Boy Scout gear in his backpack, and have asked that he be buried in his uniform.

Alden's parents have traveled to New Mexico to bring their son home, a family spokesman said. It took the Brock family months to save money to send their son to Philmont Scout, which was a dream for him.

A sign posted on a home in Sacramento's Rosemont area said the Brock family is devastated by the tragedy and asks for privacy while they make funeral arrangements.

A statement posted on the Golden Empire Council's Facebook page reads, "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragic incident. This is a very difficult time for our Scouting family. We request prayers for the family, friends and fellow Scouts."

The Sacramento-based Golden Empire Council of the Boy Scouts of America is planning a memorial service for him.